The new Sticky Notes (preview) rolls out on Windows 11 with mixed reviews | Laptop News

Back in June, Windows Latest reported that Microsoft plans to auto-install a new Sticky Notes app, which will eventually replace the legacy/current Sticky Notes. As expected, Microsoft has started installing the new Sticky Notes (preview) whether you like it or not, but the update does not replace the old Sticky Notes.

This means you might see two Sticky Notes apps in the Start menu. The old or existing/legacy app is called just “Sticky Notes,” while the new version is called “Sticky Notes (preview).” Unlike the old app, the new Sticky Notes is deeply integrated into OneNote, and anyone with OneNote installed will automatically get the new app.

A Microsoft Office support representative told Windows Latest that the new Sticky Notes began rolling out more widely in August, but it’s still being rolled out “gradually”, so some of you may need to wait. What makes the new Sticky Notes particularly interesting is support for screenshots-based notes making-feature with a single click.

For example, if you capture a screenshot of Microsoft.com using Sticky Notes, the screenshot within the notes will attribute the link. This allows Microsoft to bring the note again when you visit the same document or website.

Also, the new Sticky Notes is not based on Microsoft Edge WebView. It’s a full-fledged Windows desktop client built on top of OneNote. Remember that the new Sticky Notes require you to sign into your Microsoft account to take advantage of the new features.

Sticky Notes (preview) laggy scrolling

The new Sticky Notes has received mixed reviews so far. While some people like the new interface, others hate the stuttering when scrolling through the notes…

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